Joel Thurston, GSP

Joel Thurston, GSP

0511 MAGTF Planning Specialist/Combat Marksmanship Coach

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Safety Manager at Orchard-Rite

  • Education

    • Airstreams Renewables, Inc.

      2013 - 2013
      Various Certificates Wind Energy/Work at Heights

      Airstreams Renewables is a certificate school that prepares prospective wind turbine technicians to succeed in the demanding field of work at heights. I attended their course in 2013 and graduated top of my class. I received many certifications such as WE1001 (Wind Energy Safe Access and rescue), OSHA 10, AC/DC electrical theory and more.

    • Olympic College

      2018 - 2018
      General Education Diploma General Studies
    • Central Washington University

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor of Science - BS Safety & Health Management Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Veterans club senator, VetCorps Navigator.

  • Experience

    • United States Marine Corps

      Mar 2008 - Mar 2012
      0511 MAGTF Planning Specialist/Combat Marksmanship Coach

      During my time in the Corps I was stationed with 2nd Reconnaissance Bn on Camp Lejeune, NC for 2 years and with the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force headquarters. My duties varied wildly between the two units. My duties with 2nd Recon ranged from being a CMC (Combat Marksmanship Coach) to preparing the monthly unit readiness reports for the CO. I also attended SERE school and graduated while with 2nd Recon Bn. With II MEF I worked in the command operations center on classified and administrative tasks as well as hurricane monitoring. Over my four years I learned a great deal about leadership, integrity, punctuality, tact, determination and so much more. I truly am proud to call myself a United States Marine! Show less

    • Sky Climber Access Solutions

      Nov 2013 - Jul 2014
      Warehouse Manager

      My duties included inventory management, customer relations, delivery, pick-up, instillation, training, repair and maintenance. I was the sole technician for the greater Seattle area and was responsible for in house maintenance, repair, and yearly certification of our hoist. I frequently delivered and picked up various orders around the state to include out of state LTL shipping. I was often required to install the equipment we provided as well as instruct the customers on how to safely use and disassemble the equipment. I was also responsible for maintaining the warehouse inventory and ensuring it was kept as organized as possible. Show less

    • SKY CLIMBER RENEWABLES

      Jul 2014 - Nov 2017
      Lead Access Technician

      My responsibilities as a project lead and rigger were first and foremost to ensure the safety of my team and myself in everything we did as well as rigging our baskets for external access of blades, nacelle, and tower sections, coordinating daily work flow, and ensuring paperwork was in order. I inspected, assessed, and performed rigging on a variety of turbine platforms. I was also responsible for representing the company and their core values on the job and ensuring the customer was satisfied with the service we provided. I also spent plenty of time in the basket with the composite technicians learning what I could and helping however they saw fit.Vestas SAP# 167395 Show less

    • 76 Gas Station & Food Mart

      Mar 2018 - Dec 2018
      Clerk

      Standard duties of a retail clerk. Provide customer service to customers, answer questions, run POS, close business, stock items, assist with inventory, perform general maintenance.

    • CWU Veterans Center

      Nov 2021 - Jun 2022
      Work Study Student
    • BNBuilders

      Jun 2022 - Sept 2022
      Safety Intern
    • AmeriCorps

      Aug 2022 - Jun 2023
      VetCorps Navigator

      I assist CWU student Veterans and their families access and utilize their benefits and assistance available in the local community.

    • Orchard-Rite

      Oct 2023 - now
      Safety Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Construction Safety and Health (OSHA 10)

      Airstreams Renewables, Inc.
      Aug 2013
    • GSP

      Board of Certified Safety Professionals
      Jul 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Wind Energy Safe Access & Rescue

      Airstreams Renewables, Inc.
      Jul 2013
    • OSHA 30

      ClickSafety
      Dec 2022
    • Electrical Safety in the Wind Industry (NFPA 70E)

      Airstreams Renewables, Inc.
      Aug 2013
    • AS1116 - Signalperson

      Airstreams Renewables, Inc.
      Jul 2013
    • AS1111 - Level 1 Crane Rigging

      Airstreams Renewables, Inc.
      Jul 2013